Not diagnosed so why am I here?????

I am beginning to think I don't belong here.

Not taking medication and am not in full-time therapy.

Maybe I am just a "loser" in that I am mentally weak and cannot put together a life worth living.

I think I should go off Psych Central. I don't want to delete my account but I think I should stay off because I just need to focus on improving my life.

I'm not "officially" diagnosed, and am not on meds either. I was in therapy, but have taken a break from it for financial reasons, hope to return to it soon. My therapist did mention "Stress related to long term trauma" as the cause of my issues. From reading I have found that I have the majority of the symptoms of CPTSD, and I also suffer from anxiety and depression. I don't think being officially diagnosed or being on meds is a requirement for taking part, nor should it be.

I can see where reading about other peoples struggles could impact you, I have read some posts here that have impacted me. But, please don't think that you don't belong. If taking part helps, stick around, if it hinders, take a break. But don't leave because you think you don't belong.

You are a good person who is struggling with issues. What's wrong with being on a forum, getting support from others? Is it helping you?

I like having you here. Your input is of value. You ARE worth the positives you gain by participating. You deserve to be doing so.

My own guess is that participating and contributing has been of value to you.

Please reconsider.

I'm glad you're here. I think that being on PC can be used to improve your life.

I think you belong here, even without therapy or medications.. however, if you think you need to stay way from PC for your mental health, then you have to do what's the best thing for yourself. Lots of people will miss you, but your mental health is more important

I am looking at the mirror image of your post. In a mirror everything is in reverse. Thus, what you are saying, is that you want to take the risk posting here, so you can learn and grow.

Amazing insight...

Thank you, everyone. You are so dear and sweet.

I think maybe I am at some major turning point and I am confused and scared. But all of your words have been like warm hugs of encouragement.

I cannot thank you enough.